Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has appointed Zakariye Yusuf Hussein as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency,
Zakariye Yusuf Hussein previously served as the Principal Secretary to the President and also held roles as Commissioner at the Boundaries and Federalism Commission and Director within the commission. He is known for his background in politics, development policy, and international relations, with experience working on governance and federalism issues in Somalia.
Zakariye replaces Mohamed Amin Sheikh Osman, who previously held the deputy director general position at the Presidential Palace. Osman was recently appointed as Somalia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a diplomatic role that reflects the importance of relations between the two countries.
This week, Osman officially began his new duties by submitting copies of his credentials to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The step formally marks the start of his work as Somalia’s ambassador in Riyadh, where he will represent Somalia’s diplomatic interests and work to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Saudi Arabia is an important partner for Somalia in areas such as trade, humanitarian support, and labor opportunities for Somali citizens working in the Gulf region. Somali diplomats in the kingdom often play a key role in maintaining these ties and addressing issues affecting Somali nationals living there.
